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• Re: Solar panel, aux. battery, generator etc...
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 17:16:36 -0600
  ...the van(s): - '89 tin top with a group 41 battery under driver's seat linked to the main battery via an isolator - a...
• Re: Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 20:48:37 -0700
  ...I have read that a battery isolator is >not good,but should use a high amp relay(how high of an amp?). Local RV...
• Re: The Extra Battery
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 07:10:35 EST
  ...Manual switch, relay, battery isolator. Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel Trains STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems Almonte, On Visit me on the...
• Re: Aux Battery Cover
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:36:42 -0800
  ...About the isolator: It says in the instructions with the Sure Power isolator to install it close to the alternator for best results. Have...
• Re: Getting rid of tailgaters/ f
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:25:20 +0100
  ...ink or > > perhaps a putrid smelling liquid? Should you use > > an isolator between the primary tank and the > > auxiliary? > > > > > > >>When all else fails, and...
• 1982 accelerator cable needs replacement-resend due to no replies
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 06:39:05 -0600
  ...Thanks, Paul _____ Some time ago, due apparently to arcing from the accelerator cable to my battery isolator terminals, that cable broke in mid-trip...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:56:50 -0400
  ...battery solenoid "can" type isolator is >> actuated by the alternator blue wire (D+) >> >> Easy to measure the "can" isolator current draw, but blue wire...
• Re: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:08:56 -0700
  ya that's the idea. It was the lesser of two evils in my mind. Putting it by the new battery under the rear...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 21 May 2003 09:43:36 -0600
  ...could argue that with the proper isolation (not restarting relay vs. isolator debate here!!) the starter battery should be reserved only for starting, and...
• Re: My aux battery solution
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 21:39:02 -0700
  ...a 75 amp relay to no avail. > I've looked at isolators but I don't like the idea of installing it in > the...
• Re: Adding the second battery to the early vanagon ('80)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 08:34:14 +0800
  ...The hard part is routing the positive wire to the main battery, some people would use an isolator but I have been using this...
• Re: more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 23:47:14 -0500
  David Marshall wrote: > Mark and the list... > I've been looking at this whole second battery isolator / relay thing. I've seen some systems...
• more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:08:52 -0500
  Thanks very much to everyone who provided all the details on our problems with the isolator. It looks like there are two reasonable choices...
• RE: Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:13:47 -0700
  ...However, if the voltage sensor of the regulator is on the battery side of the isolator, the batteries will be charged to capacity, and...
• Auto Elect Shop Reccomendation Needed - Arizona or ?
  Historical mailing list - Chase
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:24:49 -0600
  ...In a perfect world I would find one shop that is expert in; - Vanagon Charging systems - Multiple Battery Installation (switches / isolators, battery charger, upgraded...
• Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:33:07 -0800
  ...why didn't they use a flex joint and hang the exhaust from the body with rubber isolators? (this Foreign Auto Supply kit should...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:23:18 -0500
  ...gazillion > times if not more ! Relay systems work but not well, isolator systems work a > little better but still not correct. > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:24:23 -0500
  ...If your isolator is distorted, it means that it's not sitting squarely in the shim. This could be a result of being pushed...
• Re: Aux Battery Relay/Selenoid
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:21:14 EST
  ...which could be wrong) you can't use a Solid > State isolator with the older Borsch Alternators. > > Zap. > > G. Matthew Bulley > Director > Bulley-Hewlett...
• more ???? Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:40:36 -0800
  ...If you connect the aux battery via the charging wire on the starting battery (through a relay or isolator, by the way the isolators...
• Auxiliary Battery Installation I: Hawker Odyssey battery, Hella relay, Chargetek AC charger (v. long)
  Historical mailing list - vw_traveler
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 22:10:54 -0400
  ...http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/dualbattery.htm Harald is a firm believer in isolators, and his case is good, but as you will...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Q: What loads have you moved to the aux bat tery from starter batt?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:22:11 -0400
  ...could argue that with the proper isolation (not restarting relay vs. isolator debate here!!) the starter battery should be reserved only for starting, and...
• Re: SurePower Battery Searator NOT Isolator!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:30:02 EDT
  In a message dated 11/07/2005 9:54:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, drillock@earthlink.net writes: No, it can't do this...
• Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:40:22 -0700
  ...Have a separator or isolator between aux and starting battery so both charge from alternator when engine is running. Trying to monitor/switch between...
• Re: Howdy from a neophyte!
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Tue, 19 Jul 1994 18:42:24 -0700 (PDT)
  On Tue, 19 Jul 1994, Stuart Redford wrote: > to the back walls, (1) deep-cycle auxiliary battery with isolator, > replaced that crappy (and expensive...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 17:43:56 -0700
  ...The isolator or relay setup isn't that had to do maybe you could take it with you and hook it up on vacation...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - Sizing and location for aux to main battery wire
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:02:36 -0700
  ...from one to the other as part of >> adding the battery isolator kit. >> >> Note on use: I am looking at adding a 30+ amp...
• Re: Sunforce 60113 For Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:29:38 -0700
  ...SurePower Isolator is a lot smaller. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com
• Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:42:30 -0400
  ...Billy http://www.surepower.com/separator.html On 7/19/07, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The sure power isolator or smart relay...
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:10:25 +1200
  ...are >there any more tricks and tips on anti theft devises? Fuel switches Ignition disabling Starter disabling Fuelpump disabling Battery isolator Linelocks on brake...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 19:07:06 -0700
  ...Went back to the aux and noticed my isolator >>> was not isolating. How do I know! I have a Yandina combined/isolator that >>> has...
• Re: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 10:40:58 -0500
  ...You need some type of isolator to allow charging of both batteries from the alternator, but all lights, stereos, heater( big drain), 'puters, large...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 10:43:27 -0800
  ...Each set uses 2 diesel Vanagon Bosal isolators similar to the OEM diesel Vanagon driver side bracket. Images: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bDtROeOoKMA/UO...
• Re: charge rate at main & aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:49:29 -0500
  ...Recent discussions about relays, isolators, separators, over or under-charging, etc., makes me ask this question.: Does the voltage regulator sense when the main...
• Re: Overwhelmed: Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 13:19:46 -0400
  Craig, My fear is that the relay is not the best way to go and I should go with an isolator instead. I don...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 14:14:39 -0500
  At 01:46 PM 12/13/2001, Jim Arnott wrote: >This is as bad as the tyre discussions... The answer is: What works for...
• Re: Second Request Help Needed w/Aux Battery Wiring
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:17:09 -0700
  ...I've never hooked up an electronic isolator, so can not advise in that regard. On 6/29/07, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com...
• Optima Yellow vs. Red as Starter Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ball
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 00:19:33 -0500
  ...I kept getting different views on using a battery isolator and finally after talking to the Optima rep I decided to use a manual...
• Re: batteries?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:26:34 -0500
  At 04:51 AM 2/13/2001, Stpehen J Fry wrote: >- Also have installed Hella battery isolator relay per wiring diagrams in >Bentley Manual...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:00:57 -0700
  ...I'm in the process of wiring a 135W solar > panel, controller, isolator, fridge, new light, amp, sub, etc......now I'm > on my...
• Re: Aux Battery Cover
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:08:14 -0500
  ...About the isolator: It says in the instructions with the Sure Power isolator to install it close to the alternator for best results. Have...
• Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 05:38:08 +0200
  ...It's a finger-long porcellaine-isolator with three wires attached. One wire is the input from the cooling water thermoswitch as well as...
• Re: tube amp in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 23:58:20 -0400
  ...he also mounted it on a vibration isolator, he says that he hasn't had any problems so far, well that was back in...
• Anyone looking for a Subie-powered, semi-Syncro Adventurewagen?
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:57:16 -0700
  ...pod from later Vanagon Catalina awning, fiberglass bumper, new batteries (both) & isolator, new stove All high top windows & sunroof removed & re-sealed New flooring...
• Re: Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 19:56:39 -0700
  ...a #8 or larger wire between the + terminals of the starter and auxiliary batteries a 40 amp or larger relay switch or isolator a...
• RE: Rebuilt alternator for my 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 19:13:40 -0700
  ...The typical battery isolator for campers uses two big rectifiers, each probably a silicon diode with a voltage drop of .7 volt. This brings...
• Re: Where to buy Sure Power Battery isolator?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 29 May 2004 06:02:29 EDT
  In a message dated 28/05/2004 6:53:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: I am looking for 1202R...
• Re: Battery/Invert Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:23:52 -0400
  ...Is there a simple solution to this? I wonder if it's worth putting an isolator in also so that I can watch 10...
• Re: Starter Engages When Revving Engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:28:52 -0700
  ...Mark Miguel Pacheco wrote: > My apologies, I did not mention that this is not a Westie, but an AW with an > isolator, so I...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 15:55:15 -0700
  ...Went back to the aux and noticed my isolator was not isolating. How do I know! I have a Yandina combined/isolator that has...
• Re: dead house battery / fully charged house battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jnovak
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 20:05:11 -0700
  ...I have the GoWesty second battery set up and isolator and assumed that the house lights all run from the house battery? I get...
• Re: Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:12:37 -0400
  ...While parked in an underground garage in London, the battery isolator failed and drained both batteries. We had about three car lengths of space...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:43:39 -0400
  ...Wiring two batteries together with (or without) a switch has its own set of dangers, while for most peopleon the isolator route is unnecessarily...
• Re: [Q] 2nd battery again
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Wed, 21 May 1997 16:29:35 -0500
  ...Didn't trust the isolator the RV place recommended. However... > > I know in the sailboats we've chartered, they ususally have 2 > cranking batteries...
• Re: Nice Feature With Surepower 1315 Seperator
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:21:36 -0300
  ...They are also much easier to >install and wire than the diode isolators. With the Surepower Seperators the >starting battery charges first when the...
• Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
  Historical mailing list - Leavitt
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 20:11:28 -0500
  ...I will remove the lousy dual battery isolator and feed it to my parent's Chocolate Labrador Retriever who has (in her short doggy...
• Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 12:21:59 -0800
  ...of aux. batt. plus about $100 for a solid-state batt. isolator compatible with my Bosch alternator. I noticed that the D750 has a...
• Was: Drivetrain Movement.... Now: Fixed
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:42:23 -0700
  ...side arm of the transmission bracket was resting up against the isolator mount bracket. Thinking now, since I added new metal brackets to the...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:48:53 -0800
  I think so....... If you just look at the wiring or schematic, you'll see how the two batteries are connected in parallel so...
• Re: Calling Aux Battery / Wiring Experts...82 Air cooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:59:57 -0700
  ...In my 81' air cooled, I installed a relay as an "isolator" between starter battery and aux battery. Wire that supplies 12V for charging...